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Lakewood Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 100 private schools serving 31,294 students in Lakewood, NJ, 87% of all K-12 students in Lakewood, NJ are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 94%, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average acceptance rate of 78%.
92% of private schools in Lakewood, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 100
  • # Students Served: 31,294
  • Average Tuition: $16,425
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 11%
  • View Lakewood, NJ School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 100
  • # Students Served: 31,294
  • Average Tuition: $16,425
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 11%
  • View Lakewood, NJ School Trends

Top Ranked Lakewood Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Aderes Bais Yaakov
Aderes Bais Yaakov
Gr: 9-12 | 266 students
All-girls (Jewish)
488 Old Whitesville Rd
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 987-6898
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Map of Bais Faiga Gratter Building
Bais Faiga Gratter Building
Gr: K-8 | 1,933 students
All-girls (Jewish)
100 Park Ave
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 370-6400
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Map of Bais Faiga School For Girls
Bais Faiga School For Girls
Gr: K-8 | 1,939 students
All-girls (Jewish)
350 Courtney Rd
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 370-6476
(2)
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Map of Bais Kaila Torah Preparatory High School For Girls
Bais Kaila Torah Preparatory High School For Girls
Gr: 9-12 | 350 students
All-girls (Jewish)
100 Bais Kaila Lane
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 370-4300
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Map of Bais Reuvain Kaminetz Of Lakewood
Bais Reuvain Kaminetz Of Lakewood
Gr: K-8 | 246 students
All-boys (Jewish)
112 Clifton Ave
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 363-0579
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Map of Bais Shaindel High School For Girls
Bais Shaindel High School For Girls
Gr: 9-12 | 620 students
All-girls (Jewish)
685 River Ave
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 363-7074
(4)
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Map of Bais Yaakov High School Of Lakewood
Bais Yaakov High School Of Lakewood
Gr: 9-12 | 659 students
All-girls (Jewish)
277 James St
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 370-8200
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Map of Belz Institution/bais Malko, Brench
Belz Institution/bais Malko, Brench
Gr: K | 439 students
All-girls | Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
388 Chestnut St
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 366-1500
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Map of Bnos Brocha
Bnos Brocha
Gr: PK-8 | 400 students
All-girls (Jewish)
1665 Corporate Road West
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 367-8401
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Map of Bnos Devorah
Bnos Devorah
Gr: PK-8 | 797 students
All-girls (Jewish)
243 Prospect St
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-4455
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Map of Bnos Orchos Chaim
Bnos Orchos Chaim
Gr: K-8 | 371 students
All-girls (Jewish)
440 Oberlin Ave S
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 806-4274
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Map of Bnos Penina
Bnos Penina
Gr: PK-8 | 245 students
All-girls (Jewish)
501 Prospect St Ste 121
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 987-6868
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Map of Bnos Yaakov Elementary School
Bnos Yaakov Elementary School
Gr: K-8 | 747 students
All-girls (Jewish)
2 Kent Rd
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 886-7300
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Map of Bnot Yisrael Elementary & High School
Bnot Yisrael Elementary & High School
Gr: PK-12 | 445 students
All-girls (Jewish)
604 5th St
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 730-0819
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Map of Calvary Academy
Calvary Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 258 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
1133 E County Line Rd
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 363-3633
(3)
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Map of Cheder Bnai Torah
Cheder Bnai Torah
Gr: K-8 | 278 students
All-boys (Jewish)
166 Main St, 419 5th St
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 367-5508
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Map of Lakewood Cheder School
Lakewood Cheder School
Gr: K-8 | 2,713 students
All-boys (Jewish)
725 Vasser Ave
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 370-6400
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Map of Lehmann School & Technical Education Center
Lehmann School & Technical Education Center
Gr: PK-11 | 20 students
Special Education School
1100 Airport Rd
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 905-7200
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Map of Machzikei Hadas
Machzikei Hadas
Gr: PK-8 | 315 students
All-boys (Jewish)
3 Harmony Dr
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 276-6402
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Map of Moreshes Bais Yaakov
Moreshes Bais Yaakov
Gr: K-8 | 284 students
All-girls (Jewish)
140 Lee High Ave
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 806-9007
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Map of Bezal-el Yeshiva
Bezal-el Yeshiva
Gr: PK-8 | 81 students
All-girls (Jewish)
419 5th St
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 363-1748
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Map of Lakewood Cheder School Boys
Lakewood Cheder School Boys
Gr: K-8 | 2,330 students
All-boys (Jewish)
901 Madison Ave
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 370-6476
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Map of Mesivta Nachlas Yisroel
Mesivta Nachlas Yisroel
Gr: 9-12 | 108 students
Jewish
1441 Oakwood Ave
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(914) 261-8445
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Map of Mesivta Nezer Hatorah
Mesivta Nezer Hatorah
Gr: 9-12 | 132 students
All-boys (Jewish)
1015 Park Avenue
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 363-0800
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Map of Ocean Day School
Ocean Day School
Gr: PK-8 | 23 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
617 Hope Chapel Road
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 370-8912
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Map of Satmar Cheder/united Talmudical Academy
Satmar Cheder/united Talmudical Academy
Gr: K-9 | 221 students
All-boys (Jewish)
800 Princeton Ave
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 370-8757
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Map of Talmud Torah Zecher Yochanan
Talmud Torah Zecher Yochanan
Gr: PK-11 | 438 students
All-boys (Jewish)
123 Delaware Trl
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 942-4582
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Map of Yeshivas Ohr Yissochor
Yeshivas Ohr Yissochor
Gr: 9-12 | 48 students
All-boys (Jewish)
300 Cross St
Lakewood, NJ 08701
(732) 901-7608
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Lakewood, NJ Private School Trends (10-Year)

100
Private Schools
+69.5% (+41 schools) 10-yr
31,294
Students
+100.2% (+15,663 students) 10-yr
$16,425
Avg. Tuition
+228.5% (+$11,425) 10-yr
16
Avg. Class Size
+14.3% (+2 students) 10-yr
11%
Students of Color
-45.0% (-9.0 pp) 10-yr
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-7.7% (-1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Lakewood)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
100 Schools
1,374 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearLakewood, NJ Total Schools
2025102
2024102
202379
202260
202171
202080
201963
201864
201758
201658
201559
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# Students
31,294 Students
216,366 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearLakewood, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025310168179
2024310165172
2023311164174
2022289167185
2021278165180
2020284160171
2019266164175
2018292164172
2017272167180
2016270166178
2015265154167
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% Students of Color
11%
40%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearLakewood, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202511%40%34%
202411%39%34%
20239%40%33%
202210%38%33%
202110%39%32%
202010%39%32%
201915%38%31%
201812%37%31%
201719%38%32%
201619%38%32%
201520%37%32%
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0.06
0.63

Diversity Score Trends

YearLakewood, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20250.060.630.65
20240.060.640.65
20230.050.650.65
20220.040.650.64
20210.030.650.64
20200.030.650.64
20190.050.650.63
20180.090.650.63
20170.110.640.61
20160.110.650.61
20150.130.650.61
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# American Indian Students
401 Students
942 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
48 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
81 Students
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
7%
# Black Students
84 Students
14,112 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearLakewood, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20182%9%7%
20172%9%7%
20162%9%7%
20152%9%8%
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# White Students
33,506 Students
116,208 Students
% White Students
97%
54%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearLakewood, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202597%53%52%
202497%53%52%
202398%51%52%
202299%52%54%
202199%52%54%
202099%52%54%
201998%52%56%
201895%52%56%
201795%53%58%
201695%53%58%
201594%51%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
13 Students
292 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
383 Students
58,685 Students
% of Others Students
1%
27%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearLakewood, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20251%27%26%
20241%27%26%
20232%29%25%
20221%27%25%
20211%27%25%
20201%27%24%
20192%26%24%
20183%26%23%
20173%25%22%
20163%25%22%
20154%28%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
2,577 Teachers
20,263 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearLakewood, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202512:111:111:1
202412:111:111:1
202313:111:111:1
202212:111:111:1
202112:111:111:1
202013:111:112:1
201913:111:112:1
201812:111:112:1
201713:111:112:1
201611:111:112:1
201513:112:112:1
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Average Class Size
16 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearLakewood, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025151415
2024161415
202381415
202281415
202181415
202081415
2019141415
2018141415
2017141415
2016141415
2015141415
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Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
15 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$16,425
$18,745

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearLakewood, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025$19,283$18,947$15,012
2024$3,500$15,878$13,254
2019$5,000$13,406$11,293
2018$5,000$13,176$11,017
2017$5,000$13,780$10,708
2016$5,000$13,054$10,356
2015$5,000$11,979$9,939
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
94%
78%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Lakewood, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in Lakewood, NJ include Bais Reuvain Kaminetz Of Lakewood, Bais Faiga School For Girls, and Aderes Bais Yaakov.
How many private schools are located in Lakewood?
100 private schools are located in Lakewood.
How diverse are private schools in Lakewood?
Lakewood private schools are approximately 11% minority students, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of students in Lakewood go to private school?
87% of all K-12 students in Lakewood are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Lakewood?
92% of private schools in Lakewood are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Christian).
Which private schools in Lakewood are often viewed compared to one another?

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